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Arsenal vs Chelsea: Carabao Cup preview, team news, kick-off time

Chelsea face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Tuesday as they look to overturn a 3-2 aggregate deficit in the second leg. Head coach Liam Rosenior takes his Chelsea side across the capital to the Emirates Stadium as they eye a spot in the Carabao Cup final.

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Tottenham half-time player ratings vs Man City – 2/10 for Dragusin, 3/10 for loanee upfront

More worries for Thomas Frank as a beyond flat Tottenham Hotspur struggled to do anything impactful in their first half against Manchester City. An early Rayan Cherki goal, put the visitors 1-0 up, before new signing Antoine Semenyo, doubled the Cityzens’ lead, to make it 2-0 a couple of minutes before half-time.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / February 1

8 G/A by February – Enzo could beat impressive 2025 stats after making superb start to 2026

When Chelsea scored their 94th minute winning goal last night with a first time finish from a box crashing run, you just knew who it would be. Enzo Fernandez has made himself the man for crucial goals at crucial moments, and this was just the latest example.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Fabregas reassuring to distraught Nico Paz: ‘Messi and Terry missed penalties too’

Cesc Fabregas tried to reassure a distraught Nico Paz, who was in tears after his last-gasp penalty was saved in a 0-0 with 10-man Atalanta. ‘I missed

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Roma and Bayern Munich set potential transfer fee for Zaragoza

Roma are closing in on their third attacking signing of the January transfer window, and the latest updates claim that the Giallorossi and Bayern Munich

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 1

Ornstein: Juventus & Everton discussed late-winter swap

Juventus reportedly held talks with Everton for Beto, while Edon Zhegrova was also brought up in the discussion. The Serie A giants are working tirelessly on adding a new centre-forward to their ranks, as Luciano Spalletti feels the squad is currently lacking a genuine target man in the absence of the injured Dusan Vlahovic.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / February 1

Rosenior tells Chelsea fans not to blame these three players for 2-0 deficit

For yesterday’s game against Liam Rosenior made a lot of changes to the team that beat Napoli in midweek, and it almost cost him. Seven changes to the starting XI were soon undone however.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / February 1

Liverpool defender praises Anfield atmosphere after Newcastle win

Liverpool left-back Milos Kerkez has credited the atmosphere at Anfield as a major factor behind the 4-1 Premier League victory over Newcastle United, describing the energy inside the ground as “unbelievable” after the team recovered from going behind.

Paris Saint-Germain News / Field Level Media / February 1

Summit sign Eva Gaetino from Paris Saint-Germain

Expansion Denver Summit FC signed defender Eva Gaetino from Paris Saint-Germain of France's Premiere League. She is under contract with the Summit through the 2028 season.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / February 1

Lazio & Hellas Verona Reach Full Agreement on Midfielder’s Transfer

Lazio youngster Reda Belahyane will reportedly return to Hellas Verona exactly a year after his departure. The 21-year-old has a knack for mid-season transfers.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 1

Real Madrid receive initial diagnosis for Jude Bellingham injury

Real Madrid may have won 2-1 against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, but that victory has been overshadowed by an injury to Jude Bellingham. The English midfielder had to be replaced after only nine minutes after he pulled up with an apparent hamstring injury after chasing a through ball from teammate Franco Mastantuono.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 1

Liverpool confirm late-window transfer move for defender

Liverpool’s transfer activity has already produced an outgoing on the day before the window closes, with the club confirming that 20-year-old full-back Calum Scanlon will spend the rest of the 2025-26 season on loan at Cardiff City.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / February 1

Report: Chelsea make shock €30m offer for Ligue 1 star, it’s not Jeremy Jacquet

Chelsea have made an unwritten offer of €30 million for Nantes centre back Tylel Tati according to reports in France. The Blues were expected to be quiet this window, but their plans changed and they are looking to bring in a new centre back.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Mateta medical given green light ahead of Milan transfer

Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to have a medical on Sunday ahead of a permanent transfer from Crystal Palace to Milan according to the latest updates. According

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Roma agreement with Zaragoza as third attacking reinforcement

Roma are close to signing Bayern Munich-owned winger Bryan Zaragoza, who has already agreed to move to the Stadio Olimpico. Spanish winger Zaragoza has agreed to join Roma on loan in the winter transfer window, and the Giallorossi are now in talks with his club Bayern Munich to finalise the transfer.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 1

'We did things right' – Cucurella on Chelsea’s latest impressive fightback

Marc Cucurella got Chelsea’s crucial second goal last night, approved by VAR after a nervy wait. Once again, the defender has proved absolutely crucial for this team, both defensively and in grabbing big goals.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / February 1

What’s happening in the Spurs physio room? Tottenham missing 12 against City today

Tottenham being 14th in the Premier League but finishing above PSG, Inter, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona in the Champions League table is the most Tottenham thing possibly imaginable.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 1

Thomas Frank might get sacked due to this ‘key factor’ even if Tottenham hierarchy ‘want to stick with him’

Tottenham decided to part ways with Ange Postecoglou at the end of last season after he guided the club to its first major trophy in 17 years. The Australian tactician helped the Lilywhites defy the odds by winning the Europa League and securing Champions League qualification for the current campaign.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / February 1

Realistically, could Tottenham get relegated this season?

The idea that Spurs could be called out as realistic candidates for relegation, in January, may appear preposterous, so let’s wade through some of the facts.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 1

Dion Dublin explains why Saka will start for Arsenal and England over Madueke

Noni Madueke was drafted into the Arsenal starting XI for the match against Leeds United after Bukayo Saka suffered an injury during the warm-up. The late change drew attention to the balance Arsenal currently has on the left wing, with both players competing for minutes under Mikel Arteta.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 1

Crystal Palace have been offered the chance to sign ex-Aston Villa star

Crystal Palace have been presented with a late-market opportunity to strengthen their attacking options, with reports suggesting the club have been offered the chance to sign former Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán before the January transfer window closes.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 1